Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Montello, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,404

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.2%1,336

Hispanic/Latino

2%28

Two or More

1.6%23

Asian

0.7%10

Black

0.4%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%60

High School Diploma

39.8%433

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%90

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%176

Associate's Degree

7.2%78

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%101

Master's Degree

3.3%36

Professional Degree

0.5%5

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,800

Median Renti

$638

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62%409

Renter-Occupied

38%251

Total Units

831

Homeownership

62%

Vacancy Rate

20.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%40

$50K–$100K

8.8%36

$100K–$150K

27.4%112

$150K–$200K

17.6%72

$200K–$300K

30.6%125

$300K–$500K

5.1%21

$1M+

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,758

Mean Household Incomei

$58,745

Per Capita Incomei

$28,080

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

534

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%40

$10K–$15K

5%33

$15K–$20K

6.7%44

$20K–$25K

3.3%22

$25K–$30K

3.9%26

$30K–$35K

8.8%58

$35K–$40K

1.4%9

$40K–$45K

5.8%38

$45K–$50K

1.7%11

$50K–$60K

18.9%125

$60K–$75K

11.2%74

$75K–$100K

11.8%78

$100K–$125K

8%53

$125K–$150K

4.5%30

$150K–$200K

2.7%18

$200K+

0.2%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$419/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 819 homes94% occupied$419/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,758/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

72%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

22%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

68% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

181.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

503

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

514

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

118(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured